February 14, 2013

Beaducation & Craftsy -- better together. GIVEAWAY!

Hey everybody, Lisa here. Have you heard the news? In addition to running the show here at Beaducation, I am also teaching an online class at Craftsy on one of my favorite topics: Make Your Own Wirework Findings. Click the link or image to watch a class preview.

Although I use a variety of tools and wire in this class, I chose these few tools and wire to giveaway 'cause they are a few of my favorites :)

My class features six lessons that will teach you everything from wirework fundamentals like basic loops and spirals to creating your own jump rings and coils. When you're ready to advance, I'll walk you through each technique for making head pins, ear wires, clasps and toggles. The final lesson teaches you different oxidation techniques to highlight the details of your findings and polish your components. With a run time of four hours, you will learn so much and bring even more personalization to your jewelry.

Just like the online classes at Beaducation.com, Craftsy classes never expire so you can watch each lesson as many times as you need to until you perfect your technique. Watch whenever you want!

To enter this giveaway, do one or more of the following things. Each is worth one entry:

I would love to learn how to make an interlocking circle clasp! Also looking to learn how to make unusual french wire earring findings! I've seen some beautiful larger wire earrings but haven't attempted them yet - would love guidance : )

My fave finding is unique handmade toggle closures that incorporate "found" items you normally wouldn't think of to use as a closure for a necklace or bracelet. Anything Steampunk makes my heart flutter!

Hey Lisa I enjoyed your filming article so much. I would love to have a danica also. The crew looked like they were fun and helped make your time there more relaxing. I have to admit to you I haven't made any of my own findings. I have wire wrapped a ring and wrapped headpins around tops of beads.I would like to know how to make the S hook clasp though and bails. I haven't seen any of your classes before and I am very grateful for this opportunity. I do have a blog that I place how to vids from you tube and other blogs and some of my jewelry and I do book reviews for a few publishing companies. http://jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com/ I am so thrilled about this giveaway so I will be crossing fingers and toes for luck...lol...bye for now and ty so very much...Happy Beading (Oh and wire wrapping)

I am such a huge fan of all things Beaducation!!! Thank you, for the opportunity to win this great prize - but mostly, thank you for the great inspiration, products and customer service. I was missing something from an order that I had placed. I emailed CS, and asked about it. The rep could not have been nicer, and the item was in my mailbox two days later. How amazing is that?! Love, love, love!!!!

Clasps are such an important part of any type of bead design. So many times a bracelet turns itself around and the clasp becomes the main focus of attention. Being able to make your own clasp, and call it your own, is the ultimate in creating a unique, one of a kind design.Thanks for the opportunity!

I absolutely love the online classes. I have done some at Beaducation and also several at Craftsy. I either just flat can't remember things or I have too much in my head, but it helps incredibly to be able to go back and watch something numerous times. I just love learning new things, I think it does keep your mind sharp...even if it is hard to remember. And, the proper tools to use are always a big help! I would love to win the giveaway.

I am becoming addicted to creating with wire. And I am new to Beaducation and so far I love it! I love the possibilities that wire has to offer. I would love to be able be chosen to take a class to expand on more ways to make wire creations.

I hope this follows the rules - because Beaducation seriously has too many of my favorites to list. I would have to say my favorite finding are the metal stamps. The whole category! If forced to choose, I'd pick the birdhouse stamps. Or maybe the crown stamps. Then again, I love the robot. ARGH! There is no way I could choose...which is why a good part of each paycheck goes to acquiring stamps. Or metal. Oh boy. Don't get me started on the metal. Or the tools you guys carry.

If you want to stick to true findings, I would go with the hex nuts you guys carry. LOVE THOSE!

Thanks for making me add another 150 items to my "Need or Die" list. lol Thank you for the fun giveaway!

my favorite finding is the sterling mini ribbon charm and puffy heart ... love making them for myself, my family, and the other wives in my husband's unit. looking forward to seeing how your class goes! very nice!

I think my favorite findings are clasps. I love how the right claps can just top off the perfect design. I'm "ok" at making hook and eye clasps, but I would love to perfect them, and to add some toggles to my repertoire, so to speak. Thanks for the chance to win a spot in the class!!

I think the most versatile finding are ball head pins in sterling silver. I love sterling silver and love putting mixes of beads, stones and pearls on these headpins to decorate necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

The S clasp has to be my favorite as it's so versatile! Thanks for offering this opportunity to win one of your online classes. I've learned so much from you over the years from magazines and online. Your generosity in sharing your expertise is much appreciated!